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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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